OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 17903

forfeit

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
penalización
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
That he our deadly forfeit should release
prenda
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
Country dances and forfeits shortened the rest of the day.
Phrases
No hay frases
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 17904

forfeit

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
desistir • desmerecer • perder • renunciar a • sacrificar
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.
abandonar • rendirse
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.